Overview

• Boesky was convicted of insider trading in 1987 and served time in prison.
• His actions led to a $100 million fine and significant public disgrace.
• Boesky's downfall sparked debates on accepting donations from tainted sources.
• He was linked to the character Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone's film 'Wall Street.'
• Boesky's legacy remains a complex mix of philanthropy and criminality.